Responsive Parenting Course - Online course run over 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings.

Online course running via zoom Wednesday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June, 7th & 14th July 7.30pm - 9pm

Palmerston North Parents Centre’s Responsive Parenting Course is designed to encourage, support and equip families with positive, non-punitive strategies for the parenting journey. The course comprises six workshops based on international research and best practice in the area of gentle parenting.

Workshop 1: Introduction to responsive parenting. This workshop looks at parenting in today's society, different parenting styles and your families values and goals

Workshop 2 : Development and expectations. Explores brain and social/emotional development of young children and appropriate expectations for your child/children

Workshop 3: Connecting with your kids. Understand the importance of secure attachment and strategies for building strong, positive relationships with your children.

Workshop 4 : Behaviour and discipline. Understanding what drives behaviour and the differences between discipline and punishment.

Workshop 5 : Effective Boundaries. Learn how to implement effective boundaries using empathy and other supportive strategies learnt throughout the course

Workshop 6 : Communication and guidance. Learning to guide your child using effective communication strategies including active listening, problem-solving and “I” statements.

Cost $20 per person or $35 per couple